Enhancing Strip Steering in Steel Hot Mills – Technical Presentation
Missed our presentation at AISTech? Catch up on our in-depth session covering how our interstand camera-based centerline deviation system improves steering control in hot strip mills.
Maintaining the centerline of the steel strip during hot rolling is essential to producing high-quality products in steel hot mills. This presentation introduces an advanced, camera-based centerline deviation system designed to enhance strip steering precision within the finishing stands.
The system uses strategically positioned interstand cameras to continuously monitor the steel strip’s lateral position. Sophisticated image processing algorithms calculate real-time deviations from the centerline, enabling immediate correction through integration with steering mechanisms such as hydraulic actuators. This real-time feedback loop minimizes manual intervention, reduces downtime, and ensures consistent control of strip alignment.
Key benefits of this system include:
- Improved product quality through uniform thickness and fewer edge-related defects
- Reduced side guide wear and bruised roll conditions caused by excessive tail whip
- Enhanced process efficiency and responsiveness in high-speed and high-strength applications
- Greater control precision with minimal tuning required after setup
The presentation will cover optimal camera placement, system calibration for varying mill conditions, and the robustness of the technology in harsh operating environments. Real-world data and case studies from operational mills will illustrate how this solution significantly improves steering automation and strip positioning.
This innovation represents a major step forward in hot mill optimization, offering steel producers a reliable path to higher productivity, reduced cost of quality, and superior product performance.
